FUN-travel: Himalayan High
October 31, 2016 by Susan Clarke · Comments Off on FUN-travel: Himalayan High
- He had me at Mongolia…
…that’s how we ended up here…
…Sunil said, “it’s a 12,000 foot high desert.”
To which I replied “like Atacama?”
…”No, more like Mongolia.”
Shanti Stupa
- After acclimating to the altitude…
…our first excursion was to…
…this simply stunning temple.
Dazzling Diwali
…from our room with a view…
…celebrating throughout the city…
…lasted long into the night.
FUN-fact – Diwali means rows of lighted lamps and is the Hindu festival of lights celebrated every year. Much like our Christmas and New Years, gifts are given and fireworks fill the skies.
FUN-travel: Delicious Delhi Dinner
October 29, 2016 by Susan Clarke · Comments Off on FUN-travel: Delicious Delhi Dinner
- Our tantalizing treat…
…a custom cooking class…
…in the home of Rashmi & Anil Marwah…
…Chef Rashmi created a magnificent multicourse Indian meal…
…& her special spice package gift with recipes…
…ensures I will be creating my own Delicious Delhi Dinner back home…
…their gracious hospitality…
…a fond forever memory!
Anil, Ravi, Chris, Suman, Papa, Rashmi, & Me
FUN-travel: Dizzying Delhi
October 29, 2016 by Susan Clarke · Comments Off on FUN-travel: Dizzying Delhi
- One big fat massive traffic jam…
…a constant cacophony of cars…
…motor bikes, trucks & tuk tuks…
…all honking their horns.
Humayan’s Tomb
Mughal Emperor Humayan’s Tomb…
Qutab Minar Complex
…UNESCO World Heritage site….
…amazing architecture…
…red sandstone & white marble…
…surrounded by grand gardens…
…housing multiple marble tombs…
…taking 7 years to complete…
…at a whopping cost of 1.5 million rupees at the time.
Qutab Minar Complex…
…UNESCO World Heritage site…
…11th century Mosque…
…featuring an array of monuments and buildings…
…with ornate stone carvings…
…on both exterior & interior walls…
…& it’s claim to fame…
…a 239 ft tall majestic medieval tower…
…the Qutb Minar…the tallest brick minaret in the world.
FUN-travel: Mumbai Oberoi – How Sweet it Is!
October 14, 2016 by Susan Clarke · Comments Off on FUN-travel: Mumbai Oberoi – How Sweet it Is!
And yes, this sweet treat…
…arrived at the end of breakfast…
…courtesy of the chef!
- By far the BEST OVERALL hotel experience we have ever had! And EVERY staff member took it upon themselves to ensure just that.
This note (with a framed picture of us holding our bouquet they had taken yesterday) was brought to our room just prior to checking out.
Dear Mr. & Mrs. Crisafulli,
I trust you are enjoying the view from your room.
This is just to ensure you never forget your stay with…
The Oberoi, Mumbai
Warm Regards,
Taronish
(Front Desk)
FUN-travel: Mumbai Oberoi – Over The Top!
October 14, 2016 by Susan Clarke · Comments Off on FUN-travel: Mumbai Oberoi – Over The Top!
When our guest room door was opened…
…the vase with the single stem lily was the first thing I saw…
…“that’s my favorite flower” I said…
…and this bouquet arrived within 30 minutes!